Scanner to save trip away for prostate biopsy
The Broken Hill Hospital says local men requiring prostate biopsies will no longer have to travel to Adelaide for the procedure.
View ArticleNT men urged to get prostate check-ups
Northern Territory men over the age of 50 are being urged to visit their doctors and get checked for prostate cancer.
View ArticleTop US general Petraeus treated for cancer
General David Petraeus, commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia, was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year but underwent "successful" treatment for the illness, his...
View ArticleAndrew Lloyd Webber has prostate cancer
Famed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
View ArticleHigher prostate cancer mortality for rural men
A national ambassador for prostate cancer says rural men have higher mortality rates from the disease, so they need to be vigilant and have regular medical checks.
View ArticleProstate cancer wiped out by antibody: study
Researchers in the United States say they have found an antibody that hunts down prostate cancer cells in mice and can destroy the killer disease even in an advanced stage.
View ArticleLloyd Webber urges men to get cancer tests
Andrew Lloyd Webber is urging men over 50 years old to get regular tests for prostate cancer after he was successfully treated for the disease last year and given the all-clear.
View ArticleOnline help for prostate cancer sufferers
The creators of a new website say it has been designed to overcome the barriers that men in regional and rural areas face in accessing health services.
View ArticleLouis Gossett Jr fighting prostate cancer
Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr reveals he is fighting the early stages of prostate cancer.
View ArticleRed wine and chocolate 'are cancer killers'
Cabernet and chocolate are potent medicine for killing cancer, according to research.
View ArticleDoctors insist prostate cancer test saves lives
Experts say the prostate cancer blood test has been successful in the fight against the disease, despite the man behind its creation describing it as "hardly more effective than a coin toss".
View ArticleNew cancer treatment centre for Whyalla
Cancer services in regional South Australia are getting a $84 million boost.
View ArticleStars urge Aussie men to get prostate check
A new campaign featuring sports stars, actors and musicians is urging Australian men to get checked for prostate cancer.
View ArticleDepression often overlooked in cancer patients
Many doctors are failing to recognise the effects that breast and prostate cancer have on a patient's mental health, according to a recent study.
View ArticleDefence Force chief takes leave for surgery
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, is taking medical leave for prostate surgery.
View ArticleAwareness leads to more cancer cases in SA
Increasing public awareness is thought to be behind a rising number of cancer cases in SA.
View ArticleProstate tour rides into Broken Hill
Men in Broken Hill are being encouraged to seek more information about prostate cancer while the Rumble Down Under motorbike ride is in town today.
View ArticleStudy questions value of routine prostate test
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers but the issue of screening is problematic.
View ArticleLocal treatment offered for prostate cancer
Sunshine Coast residents with prostate cancer can now access treatment on the coast rather than travelling to Brisbane.
View ArticleVintage road trip drives home men's health message
A vintage car is travelling 6,000 kilometres around Queensland this month to raise awareness about men's health.
View ArticleFinger length linked to cancer risk
A British study has found that the length of a man's fingers can provide clues to his risk of prostate cancer.
View ArticleCancer deaths slow, but cases rise
Fewer Australians are dying of cancer, but the number of people diagnosed with the disease is climbing every year, a new report has found.
View ArticleBike path reminder of cancer fight
A new bike path on the western side of the city of Adelaide has been named the Livestrong Pathway to honour the fight against cancer.
View ArticleProstate break-through welcomed
A Hunter-based prostate cancer support group says groundbreaking research by the University of Newcastle will help save many lives in the region.
View ArticleProstate screening doesn't save lives: study
A large study has found that screening men for prostate cancer does not significantly reduce deaths and can lead to over-treatment.
View ArticleMushroom medicine offers prostate cancer hope
A Queensland scientist says an edible mushroom used in Asia for its medicinal benefits may offer hope to men with prostate cancer.
View ArticleTonic - 7 August, 2011
In this episode, the link between a man's bone density levels and his prostate gland, and new treatments for cow's milk allergy.
View ArticleLockerbie bomber ‘should be left to die in peace’
Scotland’s first minister says he will not seek the extradition of the Lockerbie bomber, saying many people believe he should now be left to die in peace.
View ArticleYachts battle fierce weather to raise cancer funds
Driving rain, lightning, hail and freezing conditions tested competitors in the 'Heaven can Wait' yacht race on Lake Macquarie over the weekend.
View ArticleResearchers target prostate cancer 'pumps'
New research into prostate cancer has found a way to slow the growth of tumour cells.
View ArticleOlder men unnecessarily tested for prostate cancer
New research released today by the Cancer Council says many older Australian men are being screened unnecessarily for prostate cancer.
View ArticleFight to help cancer patients in the bush
The Rural Doctors Association says it is time the Federal Government did more to help cancer sufferers in remote areas.
View ArticleProstate cancer support group forms
A prostate cancer support group is being established in Port Lincoln.
View ArticleDispute over value of prostate test
The search for a reliable detection test for prostate cancer continues to frustrate many in the medical fraternity.
View ArticleBuffett announces non-terminal cancer
Warren Buffett has announced he has prostate cancer but the condition is not remotely life threatening and he intends to continue running his firm Berkshire Hathaway.
View ArticleMixed reactions to death of Lockerbie bomber
The death of Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, better known as the Lockerbie bomber, has prompted mixed reactions.
View ArticleFiji steps up efforts to reduce cancer rates
Fijian health officials say they are implementing new measures to tackle the nation's high cancer rates.
View ArticleReport finds cancer risk for coal workers
Workers at one of Australia's largest coal loading terminals are getting cancer at rates nearly three times higher than average.
View ArticleViruses linked to prostate cancer
Australian scientists have made an important discovery about prostate cancer.
View ArticleCancer survival rates at record high
The five-year survival rate for Victorians with cancer has reached a record high of 65 per cent.
View ArticleProstate cancer tests 'more harm than good'
A group representing Australian general practitioners says the risks of being screened for prostate cancer outweigh the benefits.
View ArticleCancer drug funding fears
There are concerns a cut in funding for a cancer drug will impact on people living with the disease in the New South Wales south east.
View ArticleDr Karl waxes lyrical on the epigenetics of bees
Dr Karl gives us the buzz on bees, from their tasty vomit to the role they're playing in cancer research.
View ArticleProstate cancer research 'a team effort'
A Newcastle professor will today be recognised for his research into prostate cancer over the past 20 years.
View ArticleWagga's prostate cancer testing ignored
The New South Wales Health Minister does not propose to intervene over the lack of prostate cancer biopsy testing in Wagga Wagga.
View ArticleNo prostate cancer testing in Wagga Wagga
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District says it cannot confirm prostate cancer testing will be provided, despite the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital's 270 million dollar upgrade.
View ArticleScientists hope genetic discovery will deliver cancer treatments
Australian scientists say new international research has uncovered dozens of genes that could increase a person's risk of developing several cancers.
View ArticleGenome study leads to cancer breakthrough
Scientists have discovered 74 new areas of the human genome that can increase the risk of hormone-related cancers such as breast, prostate and ovarian cancer.
View ArticleNew pain-free treatment for prostate cancer
There is now a low-risk and relatively painless treatment available for Australian men with prostate cancer.
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